[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 17 (Thursday, January 26, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H350]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING CHIEF LOU DEKMAR ON HIS RETIREMENT

  (Mr. FERGUSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend, Chief Lou 
Dekmar, from LaGrange, Georgia, on his well-deserved retirement.
  For 50 years, Chief Dekmar has protected and defended our communities 
as a law enforcement officer. He has long been a hero in the community, 
protecting the lives of citizens as well as fellow officers.
  Serving nearly 30 years as police chief in LaGrange, Georgia, Chief 
Dekmar's unwavering dedication to ensuring that the folks of Troup 
County stayed safe and secure was second to none.
  Chief Dekmar embodies the true heart of a leader and his work to heal 
the community and establish racial reconciliation in the city were just 
a few of the many accomplishments he had throughout his decorated 
career.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank him for his unbelievable devotion to serving the 
people of Georgia and congratulate him on a well-earned retirement.

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